Night Shift Respiratory Therapist & Education Leader

Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy department at Clifton Springs Nursing Home, NY. The role entails implementing care plans, evaluating cardiopulmonary status, and delivering respiratory therapies across patient care settings.

The ideal candidate holds an AS in Respiratory Therapy with NYS licensure (RT or RTT) and NBRC credentials; ACLS certification is required within a year of hire.

Qualifications

• AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• NYS Respiratory Therapist license with current registration OR RTT license plus NBRC CRT credentials
• ACLS certification required within one year of hire (for non-acute areas ACLS not required)

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates existing data in the patient record, including patient history, physical exam, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders for each patient assigned.
• Reviews and evaluates other pertinent data, such as blood gas and other laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiogram, and radiology study reports, specific to each patient assigned.
• Advises providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques for a given patient care situation.
• Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
• Recommends, conducts, and documents prescribed therapeutic procedures of all types, including medication administration, airway care, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, and monitoring and diagnostic procedures.
• Monitors and documents all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response.
• Initiates and updates respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure as applicable.
• Participates in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals in methods of administration of respiratory care.

Education

AS: Respiratory Therapy

NYS RT license

NBRC CRT certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy department at Clifton Springs Nursing Home, NY. The role entails implementing care plans, evaluating cardiopulmonary status, and delivering respiratory therapies across patient care settings.

The ideal candidate holds an AS in Respiratory Therapy with NYS licensure (RT or RTT) and NBRC credentials; ACLS certification is required within a year of hire.